NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What You Missed: Friday, December 26th Dec 26, 2025

Show notes

Saints HC Kellen Moore revealed a lengthy injury report Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed: - TE Foster Moreau sent to Injured Reserve - OUT: DT Bryan Bresee, Alvin Kamara, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden and RG Cesar Ruiz - Questionable: WR Mason Tipton, WR Chris Olave and K Charlie Smyth - S Justin Reid could serve as an emergency kicker if Smyth (illness) is unable to play Sunday - Moreau's move to IR is more about the timing of the schedule than the injury and allows rookie TE Moliki Matavao to join the active roster - Matavao's progress since the beginning of the season - Titans' defense is strong up front and excels in situational football - Thoughts on Titans' RB Tony Pollard, who Moore coached in Dallas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Wednesday, December 24th Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

Saints DC Brandon Staley and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday afternoon. Here's what you missed. Staley: - Emphasis on building trust with the players when the new staff was hired - HC Kellen Moore's consistency and poise helped build the culture - Thoughts on Titans' QB Cam Ward - The respect the coaching staff has for Titans' RB Tony Pollard - Finding a way to incorporate the strengths of each player, such as LB Isaiah Stalbird's role as a third down rusher - Examples of where his competitiveness came from - Cam Jordan's production in Year 15 is special Jordan: - DE Chase Young is starting to reach for his potential - Thoughts on sequence of plays against Jets with back-to-back sacks - Young core learning what a winning culture looks like and being part of building that culture - Reaching 130 career sacks - Identifying core players from year-to-year - Pouring effort into the final two weeks to enjoy the rest of the season - Preferring Pro Bowls to All-Pro selections Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Tuesday, December 23rd Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

Saints HC Kellen Moore and QB Tyler Shough spoke to the media Tuesday. Here's what you missed: Moore: - Maintaining consistent messaging regardless of wins and losses - Establishing a culture, plan and process beyond results in order to create positive routines - Steady improvement of rookie LT Kelvin Banks - Rookies pushing through long season for the first time - Rookie class if full of experience, competitiveness and resilience - Thoughts on Titans QB Cam Ward - Shough's ability to make pre-snap adjustments - Play sequencing throughout the season and during games Shough: - Pre-snap abilities transferred from college and continued to grow with more reps as the starter - Learning the importance of positive plays has been crucial as a starting QB - Juwan Johnson's meaning to the team and himself - Discussing game plans with Moore - Cleaning up mistakes week-to-week and being both your own biggest critic and biggest fan - Relationship with Cam Ward Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has Chris Olave done enough to make Saints push for a contract extension? Dec 23, 2025

Show notes

Nick and Mike discuss the Saints' win streak and upcoming game against the Titans. - Tyler Shough vs. Cam Ward: Will Shough cement himself as top rookie QB? - Should Saints bring back Cam Jordan, Taysom Hill and Demario Davis? - Did offseason team bonding activities create a winning culture? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Monday, December 22nd Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

HC Kellen Moore, DE Chris Rumph II and OL William Sherman recapped the Saints' 29-6 win vs. the Jets Monday. Here's what you missed. Moore: - TE Foster Moreau and DT Bryan Bresee expected to miss time with injuries - Importance on team bonding before and during the season - Playing complimentary football has led to recent momentum - Thoughts on TE Juwan Johnson's work ethic, production and leadership - Moore was not involved in WR Chris Olave's discussions about potentially retiring after the 2024 season - Buy-in created by DC Brandon Staley - Methods of growth on both sides of the ball since training camp - Focus is on the final two games and nothing beyond the end of the season Rumph: - Staley's competitiveness and attention to detail - Excitement as a defensive line after eight-sack performance - Payoff of team bonding during a losing season - DE Cam Jordan's effort creates a standard for the entire team - Relationship with DT Jonathan Bullard, who played for Rumph's father at Florida - Locker room has remained upbeat Sherman: - Thoughts on making first start - Striving for a more complete game despite win streak - Journey to the active roster after spending four years on practice squads - Impressions of the coaching staff and Saints' culture Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saints look dominant vs. Jets: Is the QB search officially over? Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

Nick, Mike and Kevin react to the Saints' 29-6 win against the Jets. - Depleted Saints get a statement win - Chris Olave sets career highs, opens up about considering retirement - Impressions of Brandon Staley and the defense Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dot: Tyler Shough and the Saints have an opportunity for an exclamation point game against the Jets Dec 21, 2025

Show notes

The Dot presented by Matt Bowers Auto Group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Episode: Is Tyler Shough the best rookie quarterback in the NFL? Dec 19, 2025

Show notes

Nick and Mike reflect on the Saints' recent performances. - Who will finish as the second-leading rusher? - What is Chris Olave's value? - Season-long positives and negatives Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Friday, December 19th Dec 19, 2025

Show notes

Saints HC Kellen Moore spoke the media Friday afternoon. Here's what you missed: - Roster moves: WR Devaughn Vele to IR, K Charlie Smyth signed to active roster - Injury report: RB Alvin Kamara, RT Asim Richards, RG Cesar Ruiz OUT. Several questionable. - Alvin Kamara's timeline for return from injury - Possibility of mid-week signings contributing by Sunday - Importance of building culture and camaraderie early - Thoughts on Jets' QB Brady Cook - Respect for Jets' HC Aaron Glenn - Excitement for final home game - Evan Hull's potential flashed quickly in practice after adversity early in career - Signing RB Nyheim Hines - Bringing in running backs who were not in camp with the team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What You Missed: Thursday, December 18th Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

The Saints coordinators and DE Cam Jordan spoke to the media Thursday. Here's what you missed. STC Phil Galiano: - K Charlie Smyth energizes the locker room - Interaction with Smyth prior to game-winning field goal - Difference between a 66-yard field goal and a 62-yard field goal DC Brandon Staley: - Chase Young's impact since returning from injury - Overuse of the word "generational" during the draft process and Young's past success/bright future - Working hard to improve Young's get-off - Success in short-yardage situations from all three levels of the defense - Rookie CB Quincy Riley's growth and understanding of applying techniques - LB Demario Davis's love for the game and durability have helped him excel in year 14 - Impact of Davis's intelligence on the rest of the linebackers - Impressions of the safeties since starter Justin Reid has been out with injury OC Doug Nussmeier: - Learning about new running backs Audric Estime and Evan Hull with Alvin Kamara and Devin Neal injured - Respect for the Jets' defense - Steepness of the learning curve for tackles - Maturity of rookie QB Tyler Shough and LT Kelvin Banks Jr. Jordan: - Thoughts on the final home game of the season and the crowd against Carolina - Motivation to keep playing and taking contact - Not having a contract before the end of the season for the first time - Interior defensive line's presence in short yardage situations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

NewOrleans.Football: Saints Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected